Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (1 bag, thawed)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup ((10.5 ounces))
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1½ packets dry ranch dressing mix
• 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)